Oriental Beauty is a famous Taiwanese oolong with a relatively high oxidation level. It’s loved for its ripe fruit and honey-like aroma, which come from tiny green leafhoppers nibbling on the tea leaves before harvest. Without those little bugs, it simply wouldn’t be the same tea.
I’ve been enjoying this Silver Needle recently. It’s a white tea made from young buds and processed with minimal intervention.
Despite its name, Anji White Tea is actually a green tea, not a white tea. It carries a delicate orchid-like aroma, with a silky-smooth liquor that is sweet, refreshing, and deeply hydrating. The taste is clean and gentle, offering a lingering sweetness and a bright, fresh character.